Music

Jay Reatard Dead at 29

by Michael Joffe

UPDATE: Jay Reatard’s death now being investigated as a homicide.

Some very sad news, Matador Records is reporting that Jay Reatard whose real name is Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. has died at the age of 29. Earlier today Goner Records released a statement on their website, “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our good friend Jay Reatard. Jay died in his sleep last night. We will pass along information about funeral arrangements when they are made public. ”

Matador Records later released the following statement on their website: “We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard. Jay was as full of life as anyone we’ve ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly.”